News Releases
Survey reveals nature concern
03 February, 2020
Public concern about biodiversity may be on the rise, a new survey suggests.
Scotland in world first for genetic diversity
01 February, 2020
Scientists have developed a world-first method to help understand and conserve genetic diversity in some of our most iconic wild species.
Appeal denied for general licence restriction on Lanarkshire estate
31 January, 2020
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has rejected an appeal against a general licence restriction by Leadhills Estate in South Lanarkshire today (31 January). The decision was made on the basis of evidence of wildlife crime against birds provided by Police Scotland.
Marine project to hold community events
30 January, 2020
Communities are being encouraged to share their views on the future management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) around the islands.
Visit a wetland on World Wetlands Day!
30 January, 2020
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is encouraging people to celebrate World Wetlands Day on Sunday February 2 with a visit to one of Scotland’s wonderful wetland sites.
Last call for nature fund applicants
23 January, 2020
Budding applicants are being encouraged to submit ambitious ideas to improve habitats, safeguard species and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss in the final weeks of the latest round of the Biodiversity Challenge Fund.
Call for poetry inspired by Tentsmuir nature reserve
22 January, 2020
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is calling on poets to show their love of nature by writing verses inspired by Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve.
Endangered skate movements revealed
14 January, 2020
An online resource for tracking the movements of some of the largest and rarest creatures in British waters has been expanded.
New ocean-inspired music to mark Year of Coasts and Waters
10 January, 2020
Scotland’s unique marine environment will be celebrated in a special performance at Celtic Connections to mark the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020.
Ceòl ùr na mara a’ comharrachadh Bliadhna nan Cladaichean is nan Uisgeachan
10 January, 2020
Thèid àrainneachd mara na h-Alba a thaisbeanadh aig cuirm shònraichte aig Celtic Connections airson Bliadhna nan Cladaichean is nan Uisgeachan 2020 a chomharrachadh.